Scarfes Bar partners with Celebrate Her for IWD

Published: 21 February, 2025

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood London is collaborating with global community Celebrate Her to host ‘Accelerate Action’, Drinks International can exclusively reveal.

English whisky GI proposal provokes SWA criticism

Published: 21 February, 2025

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has spoken out against the proposed English whisky geographical indication outlined this week by the English Whisky Guild (EWG).

Suntory invests ¥6.5bn in Osaka Plant

Published: 19 February, 2025

Suntory Spirits, manager of Suntory Group’s alcoholic beverage business in Japan, has announced a total investment of ¥6.5 billion in the Suntory Osaka Plant.

India cuts Bourbon tariff after Trump criticism

Published: 17 February, 2025

India has slashed its tariffs on Bourbon whiskey from 150% to 100% after US president Donald Trump criticised levies in the South Asian market.

Megan Thee Stallion launches tequila brand

Published: 20 February, 2025

Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion has announced the launch of a blanco and reposado tequila brand.

Hainan’s problems signal a new era for Chinese travel shopping

Published: 20 February, 2025

As the Year of the Snake begins, Hainan’s once-thriving duty free sector faces mounting challenges, re­flecting shifting consumer priorities and a rapidly evolving travel retail landscape.

Don Ranasinghe and Lahiru Perera are expanding the cocktail world’s horizons

Published: 20 February, 2025

The first Sri Lankan bar to enter the World’s 50 Best list, Smoke & Bitters is focused on local and house-made ingredients. Founders Don Ranasinghe and Lahiru Perera tell Eleanor Yates about their mission.

Menu of the month: Smoke & Bitters

Published: 20 February, 2025

A two-and-a-half hour drive from Sri Lanka’s capital city of Colombo, situated in a coconut grove on the Pehebiya Beach in Hiriketiya, is Smoke & Bitters.